Merrill Record Highlights Local Events and Cancer Film Screening
Merrill Record notes a June 24 Cancer Education Program screening of a new film Time And Two Women at the Merrill Methodist church basement with Mrs. Ralph Wagner and Mrs. Eugene Held assisting. The issue covers weddings, anniversaries, fishing trips, swimming lessons, church activities, youth events, and community notices across Merrill Iowa, including Le Mars and nearby towns, with many local families and individuals named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Record
Merrill Methodist Church
Ralph, Wwdeker
Eugene Held
Engagement of Karen Muriel Thompson to Carl Keith Johnson
Mr and Mrs G O Thompson of 209th St SW Le Mars announce the engagement of their daughter Karen Muriel to Carl Keith Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs Myron Johnson of Fairfield Iowa. The couple plans a December wedding. Mr Johnson is a pre theolog-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G 0. Thompson
209Th St. S. W le Mars
Karen Muriel
Carl Keith Johnson
Mire
Myron Johnson
Fairfield
Iena
Mr. Johnson
Teacher at Conservation Camp Attends State Park Course
Mrs Loraine Neville a teacher at Hinton Community School spends three weeks at Spring Brook State Park attending the Iowa Teachers Convention Camp a joint effort of the States Conservation Commission Iowa Smith Teachers College and the Department of Public Instruction She is among about 150 Iowa teachers at the tenth outdoor school with three three week sessions annually Needing cabins the group travels nearly a thousand miles for study June 7 to 27 and is funded by the Plymouth County Soil Conservation District and the Sioux City Kiwanis Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loraine Neville
Hinton
Springbrook State Park
Iowa
States Conservation Commission
Iowa Smith, Teachers College
Department of Public Instruction
Neville
America
Duane E. DeKock
State Conservation Commission
State Park
Plymouth County Soil Conservation District
Sioux City Kiwanis Club
Births and hospital notes from multiple families
In Sion June 18 1959 a son born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Beaubien Hinton. Al Harpeny admitted for spinal surgery at St Marys Rochester MN with Mrs Hagpenau and her mother with him. Mr and Mrs Nicholas Coad Les Mars welcomed a son at Sacred Heart Roch Ester. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Mark Schuver Granville at Sacred Heart. A son born to Mr and Mrs John Kehrberg Le Mars at Sacred Heart. A son born June 20 to Mr and Mrs Wendell Phillips Remsen at Sacred Heart. A daughter born June 2 to Mr and Mrs Floyd Huly Le Mars at Sacred Heart. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Keith Trost on June 7 at U S Army Hospital Bad Cannstatt Germany named Heidie Marie. Mrs Trost formerly Sharon Eyies of Mildred Eyies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
City
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Thomas Beaubien
Hinton
al ‘Harpenny
Remsen
St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Hagpenau
John Beever
Nicholas Coad
Les Mars
Sacred Heart Hospital
Mark Schuver
Granville
John Kehrberg
le Mars
Wendell Phillips
Floyd Huly As le Murs
Keith Trost
U.S. Arms Hospital
Bad Cannstatt
Germany
Heidie Marie
Trost
Sharon Eyies
Mildred Eyies
Missionary Will Speak At Akron
St Matthew s Lutheran Church Chatsworth invites all to a mission festival featuring Pastor Lyle Damayer from Lakota Iowa and son of Rev and Mrs Fred Darnauer now in Cushing Iowa He will speak at the 2 30 pm service with dinner at noon The gathering also notes Champlin Os Refining plans to drill a wildcat well in Milly County near Malvern about 30 miles east of Omaha and Council Bluffs in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Merrill
Iowa
Luther League Board
Ushers Club
Lyle Darnauer
India
Merrill Methodist Church
John Kulmer
Hillcrest Baby Fold
Methodist
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Chatsworth
Feld
American Lutheran Church
Lyle Damayer
Lakota
Jesup
Fred Darnauer
Cushing
Jawa
Barnauer
Indiana
America
Meyer
Duarnauer
Warthurg College
Waverly
Lews and
Warburg Theological Seminars
Dubuque
Town
Friends of Missions
Champlin Os & Refining Co
Fort Worth
Milly County
Malvern
Omaha
Council Binfix
Iowa Hay
Champlin
Submarine Hunt Highlights Seventh Fleet Ops
In the Western Pacific the hunter killer submarine USS Champlin was active with the Seventh Fleet. The crew participated in Operation Granite Creek, May 25 31, including antisubmarine maneuvers off the coast of Japan to detect and destroy enemy submarines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Mia
E. Tremely
Central
EY Petroleum
Te Mas
Lowa
Champlin
Bream
Seventh Fleet
Western Pacific
Brewin
Gramite Creek
Fourth of July safety appeal warns of hidden drivers
The National Safety Council cautions that the July holiday weekend will bring heavy traffic and crowded parks as millions travel to seek sun and fun. It notes 635 "other guys" lost lives last year in traffic, drowning, and accidents, urging caution to prevent becoming one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anylan
Aiden
National Safety Council
Alton Invitational Golf Tournament Leaders Named
The Alton Invitational Golf Tournament held Thursday June 18 crowned winners across five flights. Ruth Hoffmann and Margaret Green from Le Mars placed 2nd and 3rd in the championship flight, with numerous Le Mars players winning top spots in first through fifth flights. Mind bogey winner was Margie Pew and door prize went to Vicki Crayne, with merchandise prizes awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Ruth Hoffmann
Margaret Green
le Mars
le Mars Adies
Gracie Ruden
Janet Lauters
Esther Null
Sid
Grace Killeas
Kay Pewh
Jean Wright
Frene Ross
Margie Pew
Wanda Green
Agnes Dull
Hildegard Fisch
Margaret Adler
Rachael Vanderstoep
Gladys Laughton
Dorothy Haas
Joyce Treinen
Rose Mary Phipps
Vicki Crayne
Bakers Buy Acreage in Le Mars Home Move
Clarence Baker and his wife and three children have moved from Newhall California to Le Mars Iowa. They purchased Mrs A F Crowe’s acreage at the south end of Central Avenue and will move there Friday. Harold Ruden of Le Mars will auction Mrs Crowe’s household items Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Baker
Newhall
California
le Mars
A.F. Crowe
Central Avenue
Crowe
Globe-Post
Harold Ruden
Baker
Arnold
Sandra
Barbara
Kenneth Baker
Safer Vacation Tips From Safety Officials
Frank Grish, state director of safety education, urges motorists planning long trips this summer to start early, rest well, and stop every two hours for coffee milk to combat fatigue On the road safe driving hours peak 4 to 8 pm and early stops keep alertness high to avoid accidents Bids for Le Mars armory sale due July 7 by city attorney James P Kelley. armory owned 24 years with downtown buyers expected as construction of a new National Guard armory proceeds in Te Mars Western Pacific report ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Frank
Chsh
American Medical Association
Grish
James P Kelley
le Mars
National Guard
Te Mars
Le Mars Gowfers Invited to Valley Amateur Golf Tourney
Le Mars Gowfers receive notice from Barnesester chairing the Sions Valley Amateur Tournament committee inviting newspapers television and radio staff to participate during the June 28th qualifying days. Eddie Oskara of Holdridge Nebraska is defending champion with the traveling trophy from Cherokee County Dandy Times and KCHF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Mars
Barnesester
Charman
Sions Valley
Galt Rourney
Eddie Oskara
Holdsridge
Nebraska
Eddie
Iim
Westmar Professors in School to Maintain Educational Standards
Westmar College professors spend summer in advanced study across multiple states and institutions. Albert M. Fisher and colleagues from industrial arts, religion, sociology, economics, phonics, and music pursue graduate, doctoral, and post doctoral work at Greeley State, Lliff School of Theology, Montana State, Iowa State, Oregon State, Illinois Urbana, Denver, Ohio University, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmar College
Albert M. Fisher
Greeley State Teachers College
Greeley
Colone
Harold H. Maxwell
Department of Religion
Lliff School of Theology
Denver
Colorado
James W. Zottrich
Montana State College
Bozeman
Montana
Clayton JD Ferch
State University of Iowa At
Iowa
Crypr Pes
Lightning kills cow of farmer near Plymouth
A farmer near Plymouth County, Alfin Murray, lost a Guernsey dairy cow when lightning struck the pasture at night. The animal, recently purchased, died before rescue efforts could reach it. The event, witnessed only by the cow, caused a fatal shock that rendered the bale area damaged. The loss is covered by Meuran Insurance. An ice cream social is planned for June 23 at St John’s United Church. Joe M Raden, longtime recreation park employee, retires this week near 70. Mr and Mrs Wike of Santa Barbara were visitors to Mr and Mrs Cecile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County
Alfin Murray
Himstes
Meuran Rce
St John's United Church
1St Sr
Mars
M. L. Straube
Joe M Raden
Butch’s Recreation Park
Central Avent
Raden
Wike
Kelliher
Santa Barbara
Cal
Mroo
Cec
Family visits and travels amid postwar notes in Stony City area
The article lists several local residents visiting relatives and friends in Stony City and nearby towns. It mentions Mr and Mrs Carl Pedersen of Marcus hosting, OM and Mrs Dick Pedersen with daughter Debby Sue of Swta Cin, and a burst of activity around homes of Galden Thompson and Jons Kramer. Oregon State College enrollment for summer session is noted along with guests from South America and forthcoming church slide presentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Pedersen
Debby Sue
Swta Cin
Carl Pedersen
Marcus
Ray Batch
Williams Barack
Mos Carotyay Dares
Galden Thompson
Oregon State College
Corvaltes
Oregon
Mtnny Byres
Faint Praise at Rotary International Convention in New York
UN Secretary General Dig Haminiskgold addresses Rotary International in New York, praising Rotary’s links with the UN. He urges Rotarians worldwide to back UN programs aiding less fortunate nations as evidence of a developing international conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary International
New York
Dig Haminiskgold
Rotary
Car Skid Wreck Hurts Passenger in Stone Park
Gan Ohm 18 of Strubie, son of Mr and Mrs Howard Ohm, escaped injury when his car skidded and hit a tree in Stone Park Stour City. His passenger Mos Gloria Swanson 18 of Sioux City was hospitalized at St Josephs Mercy Hospital in Sioux City with lacerations and described as in Boo condition. Gan was treated and released the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gan Ohm
Howard Ohm
Strubie
Stone Park
Stour City
Pasenger
Gloria
Swanson
Sious Cary
St. Josephs Merny Hospital
Sioux City
Boo
Olem
Le Mars Groom East Iowa Wedding Proceeds Draw Nods
A midsummer wedding in Le Mars, Iowa united Doris Evelyn Hagen and Darvin Norbert Sitzman in St Boniface Catholic Church Sioux City with Rev Ignatius Kicklehamp officiating. Attendants wore dotted swiss dresses and blue and white, bouquets featured blue daisies, reception followed at a local restaurant, couple to reside at 818 10th Street Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Evelyn Hagen
Merv
Peter Hagen
Winkonda
Darvin Norbert Siyman
Clarence Sitzma
Betts Cleon
Arthur Hagen
Chantilly
Dean
Sttyman
Bestman
Palaiern
Don John
Gene Lysich
Mr Sitzman
10Th. Street
Sioux
Summer students visit at Iowa State College Ames
A summer student at Iowa State College Ames and guests of Mr and Mrs Weston Kare attended a Sunday steak fry followed by an evening of WINHUBR. Mrs Russell Green and her daughter hosted morning coffee on Friday with continued visiting and socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Ames
Nir
Weston Kare
JR. Kare
Hollis Karr
Ireton A
Russell Green
Miss Vargaret
Ther
Hawkins Panel honors Timothy Duane Hawkins birth side notes
Timothy Duane Hawkins, son of Mio and Mrs. Doane Hawkins of near Remsen, was born October 28 at the Mater duneni home at the Mars. The infant, about two weeks old, is survived by paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Ehates Hawkins and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Duane Thinkin
Mio
Doane Hawkins
Near Remsen
Mater Duneni
Te Mars
Musser
Adaville
Seney
Timothy
Mars
Pamell
AWE
Mes Ehates Hlawkins
Materia
Wagdpuent
Vis Willer Tart
Reader letter debate on labor unions and public duty continues
A polemic from the Globe-Post editor defends citizens duties and law under the Past-Harties Act while arguing labor unions have no bearing on pledge to public officials. The letter cites right to organize, jobs for workers, and the need to balance farmer and taxpayer burdens in Le Mars and Mars city discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globy-Post
Theaditor
Harties
Gabor Shale Hani
Gro Nnezi
Globe-Post
Chamber
Antil
le Mars
Cadi
The
Mars
Mike
Wwe
Le Mars Social Notes Highlights June Gatherings and Falls of Family Events
Le Mars social notes detail gatherings and anniversaries. Open house celebrates 25th wedding anniversary for Glen Victors at Seton. Friends and relatives visit from California and South Dakota. A farewell supper honors Viv and Roby Jones moving to Denver. Breakfast at Mrs Green’s honors Miss Kay Frestad, with spices and recipes gifts. Father’s Day yard picnic at JL Renales home in Le Mars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amerian Legion Club
Toms
Pd de Yager
Mac Wander Wal
Glen Victors
Seton
le Mars
Miran Mis Wood
Hamann
Jean
Mig Marie McCroy
Nis
Atworms
Sis SP Marshall
Stanmore
Cajon Californa
Futon
Wallace Hemphill
Mis Ea Downing
Viv
Roby En Jones
Vicky
Jeram
Denver
Colorado
Miro
Weston Jhair
Sylvester Bornholtz
Mro
Flyood Gray
Weston Har
Tom Fuller
Russell Green
Margaret Green
Mrs Green
Kay Fretad
Miss Fristad
Wis
Miss Fristads
Lizzie Schlund
Mt Vernon
South Dakota
John Afesch
Margaret Afesch
Alesch Sister
Harry Kennedy
Sep Oli Calterna
James Hodapp
Jimmy
Chicago
Vir. Hodapp
Harold Pew
Charlotte Osborn
Sioux City
Barbara Gaynor
JL. Renales
Clnidren
New Deal Park
Russel Green
Harry Cannon
Charles von Berg
Heley Wreansin
Jim Green
Pelleting Plant At Remsen Ready Soon
A new pelleting plant under construction by Mil and Plesator Co of Hes Motes in Remsen will feature a 74 by 34 foot barn with 78 feet ceiling and pellet equipment. Output expected near 200 tons per day with feed grandises and barn improvements. Projected cost around 380,000 dollars, with the second building added recently. Plant manager is Penis Brandes. visiting officials include Mrs SP Mearshall and Stan from Eb Caven California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remsen
Isestack
Comstrichon
Armers Cosapchiting Co
Mil & Plesator Co
Hes
Salut
Abo the of Tos
Company of Remsen Ow
Are Try
Penis Brandes
Basan Gailes Miss Madsisa Lorraine Basan Wedding
Basan daughter of Omaha and Gailes son of Kin attended Sta Peer and Paul church ceremony officiated by John S Jurisek. Bride wore white silk organza gown with veil and orchids, attendants in mint gowns. Best man John Galles, ushers James Galles and Gerald Mundat. Reception at New Settlers Omaha. Couple to live in Omaha after travels. Both attended Creighton and State University of Iowa. plan to visit Canadian Rockies. Community notes and local notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madsisa Lorraine Basan
Mathew N. Basan
Omaha
Joseph F. Gailes
Roman J. Gailes
Kin
Sta. Peer and Paul Church
Res. Msar
John S$. Jurisek
Emily J. Carney
Clara Beth Griles
Kingsley
Margaret Semin
Janet M. Kreifels
Ronald J. Degand
New Settlers
Creighton University
State University of Iowa
Galley
Canadian Rockies
Jasper National Park
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Louise Jessen
Lloyd Wageman
Pender
Nebr
Clarence Carstensen
Cherokee
Amy Holloway
John Husman Jr
Trinity Lutheran Church
Fred Husman
Charles Kiuver
Walker
Glennwood Min
Rertill
Merrill Pee Wee
Meri
Lipmans
Lawton
Moville
Merrill Boy Scouts
Lake Okoboj
Donald Lange
Lange
Town and Country
Chase
Community Club
Fire Department
Don Oxenford
Ron Thompson
Merton Jessen
Eldo Keiser
We & CG
Merril W
Faust
Fred Hammond
Roy Fry
Fmmer Wilson
Eldon Lake
Fletcher West
Richard Dennler
Amanda Dennler
Melvin Marienau
John Hartman
Ray Maruman
le Mar
Virgil Vanderloo
Ackley
Ed Marienau
Francis Baker
Frank Marienau
Margaret Olund
Joel Hardacre
Merrill St. John American Lutheran Churchs
K. J. Hodum
Janice Johnson
Betty Francksen
Maureen Doornink
Sally Brunstedt
J. F. Kissinger
Mary Jo
Kaye Kissinger
Cedar Rapids
Arizona
Frank Markovisch
Seattle
Wash
Ronald Beck
Jessie Wieck
Christine Blackmore
Sophie Rath
Kenneth Grey
Raymond Wieck
George Crawford
Muyskens
New Providence
Tillie Peters
LaVern Schutz
John Knecht
Akron
Helen Dettermann
San Francisco
Calif
Clare la Baha
Edith Luense
Mountain Lake
Patti
James
Mountain’ Lake
Robert Steffen
Sioux Ciy
Steffens
Gertrude Hancer
Russel Swanson
Sharon
Boulder
Colo
University of Colorado
S. G. Hawkee
North Iowa
Mason City
Donald Boehm
Cindy
Nellie Todd
F. Arnold Todd
Arlington
Gordon Brodie
Myron Jessen
Canonsburg
Pau
Donald Struth
Michigan
Tea
Wesuvar College
Miss Thompson
Nelle Lumber CO
Wews
Clarence Bakers
Trip
FHTNC
Cuits H Rass
Senarman
le Mars Gowfers
Westmar
Walsh
Mr. Kelliher
Joe Or le Murs
Dee
Stony City
le Mars Markets
le Mars Grobe
le Mae
Ee Bra Bk
Ek. Prothee
Glenn MeCrom
Sreton
Jaws
Jessons
le Martians
Jaw Shepherd Insurance
T. D. Hawkins
le Mars Social Notes
SP Mearshall
Stan
Caven
Visting
Hice
Mune Mianiers
Sis
Mer Atwood
Sony W
Basan-Gailes
Bill Bishop
Wendell Thompson
Charles Plummer
Clayton Feist
University of Town
Haddock
4Th Ave
Herb Johnson
Lentz
Wieesoreh
J. B Hudkilock
Neghbors
Army
Fort Lee
QM Research and Engineering Command
Natick
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